The Foodie Whisperer

Whenever I think of a great breakfast spread, grits is always in the picture, even though it’s been decades since my childhood of eating them almost every morning. It wasn’t until many years beyond my childhood that I first had shrimp and grits, though, and now, they top my list as one of the great…

There were a lot of “I don’t know’s” heading into dinner at The Hake. A chef friend had mentioned that she couldn’t wait to see what Chef Aarti Sanghavi was up to at the newly renovated and re-opened The Hake in La Jolla. I kinda nodded, smiled and murmured something like, “Yeaaa…I’ll have to check ’em out, too.”…

Your first time eating Peking duck is likely to be one of those life changing culinary revelations. The citrusy sweet and sour flavor combined with the crispy duck skin make it one of those dishes that never fades from memory. Even the mere mention of Peking duck amongst those who’ve eaten it incite cravings that overshadow…

This Thai beef red curry recipe is quick and easy to make and is guaranteed to satisfy your family’s cravings for one of the unique flavor combinations that distinguish Thai food – ginger, lime and basil. For a little extra herbal kick and since I always have plenty of homegrown fresh cilantro around, I…

Transition is such a mild word to describe tumultuous, pivotal events in our lives. It’s tough moving forward to embrace new, unknown things while leaving behind the familiar. If there were a poster child for transition years, 2016 would be it across all fronts – socially, economically, politically, et al. For me, mainly because of the election cycle,…

Once you’ve been to Garden Kitchen, it’s easy to imagine yourself spending more time in the Rolando area. Frankly, I’ve never seen Rolando by daylight and don’t know what else it has to offer besides Garden Kitchen. But, if you’ve got a favorite neighborhood joint, you’ll find Garden Kitchen is reminiscent of THAT place. You know…that…

My local trusted fishmonger was having a sale last week and I was a little homesick for some good Southern Louisiana style fried seafood. Growing up, fresh seafood from minutes away in the bayous and Gulf of Mexico was a staple. In fact, even today, with as little as a cane pole, a burlap sack…

The sheer thought of opening a fine dining Mexican restaurant like Bracero Cocina in the heart of a border town like San Diego must have induced sleepless nights and angst filled days. The barrier to entry…overcoming or avoiding the prevalent local conversation; one fostered by the thousands of small proprietor operations that have done such…

Bone marrow falls into one of those categories for me that, if it’s on the menu, I’m going to order it. It’s right up there with sea urchin, foie gras and caviar – decadent, rich, a little goes a long way. This roasted bone marrow recipe is a quick and simple way to prepare it at…

This recipe is mostly because I love oxtail and it was raining yesterday. It’ll make you feel warm inside and out on a cold day. It is similar to an Osso Buco, except with red wine instead of white and oxtail instead of veal. Don’t be afraid to adjust the seasonings as you cook this…

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The Foodie Whisperer

I'm Sheen and welcome to my food blog! If you love food, cooking and travel, keep an eye out here. Check out restaurant reviews and experiences in the Dining Out section, recipes and equipment In the Kitchen or live on the wild side and reach into The Candy Jar - where you never know what you're gonna get. Enjoy!